Alma: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A nurturing name meaning soul and spirit.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #567
- Peak
- #51 in 1896
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Alma Means
Alma is a girl name of English origin. A nurturing name meaning soul and spirit.
How Popular Alma Is
Alma currently ranks #567 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #51 in 1896. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Alma
- Alma broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #51 in 1896.
- Alma has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Alma is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Alma
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Alma
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Alma.
Questions About Alma
What does Alma mean?
Alma is a girl name of English origin. A nurturing name meaning soul and spirit.
How popular is Alma?
Alma currently ranks #567 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #51 in 1896. It has held steady.
Where does Alma come from?
Alma comes from English roots. Alma broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #51 in 1896.
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